Jonas Salk, for his life-saving polio vaccine that saved millions of Americans children from infection and paralysis.

Walt Disney, for his ability to turn dreams into reality.

Mother Teresa, for her tireless care for the sick and poor.

Albert Einstein, for his ability to see beyond the rules of classical physics.

Andy Warhol, for his unceasing dedication to art and expression.

2. Choose a quote that best describes your life philosophy.

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." (Mahatma Gandhi)

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." (Eleanor Roosevelt)

"Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people." (Steve Jobs)

"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." (Carl Sagan)

"The world is but a canvas to our imagination." (Henry David Thoreau)

3. Which image do you find most beautiful?

4. What are you most proud of in yourself?

I am compassionate. I feel in tune with others' needs and wants.

I am determined and reliable. Others can depend on me to get results.

I am intelligent and logical. I'm great at solving problems objectively.

I am passionate and articulate when expressing myself or sharing ideas with others.

I am humble. I work hard, but always share the limelight with others.

5. What's your ideal weekend activity?

Going for a hike or spending time in nature.

Spending time working on a craft or hobby.

Hitting the gym or training for my next race.

Meeting new people and collaborating on new projects.

Journaling, painting, photography, or some other creative project.

6. What did you want to be when you were young?

A teacher. I wanted to help kids like my teachers had helped me.

The president. I always liked the idea of being a leader.

A doctor. I wanted to help heal sick people.

A marine biologist. I loved animals and was fascinated by the ocean depths.

A famous musician or actor; I loved to perform!

7. Which current issue concerns you most?

Global economic stability

The emergence of super viruses

Alternative power and energy security

Improving education and educational access

Keeping the U.S. a great place to live.

8. Where would you most like to visit on campus?

See how vets care for pets at CVMBS' James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Check out a play or music performance at the University Center for the Arts.

Cheer the Rams at the new stadium!

Watch students pitch startup ideas at the Colorado State University Collegiate Challenge.

Stroll through the flowers at the Annual Flower Trial Garden.

9. If you could do it all over again, how would you join the Ram Community as a student?

ASCSU. I would want to improve the student experience with my leadership skills.

I would've loved to be a student lab assistant.

The Marching Band. What a fun way to use musical talent and show your Ram Pride!

Eco Leaders. I love that students are so environmentally conscious.

Cans Around the Oval. I'm proud that CSU supports the less fortunate in our community.

10. Of course, Colorado State is our favorite cause. What other cause is closest to your heart?

Global health and disease prevention

Funding innovative entrepreneurs and their enterprises

Making knowledge accessible to all through local libraries

Affordable housing for up-and-coming families

Providing children with educational opportunity

11. What's in your Netflix queue?

Science fiction or nature documentaries

Lots of HGTV!

Social and cultural documentaries and family dramas.

Grey's Anatomy or ER classics

Independent movies or art documentaries

12. Choose your favorite Ram.

Elizabeth Ryan, for her research into the links between grains and cancer prevention

Temple Grandin, for her animal-handling advocacy

Yusef Komunyakaa, for his poetry's rich imagery and search for truth

Tony Frank, for his vision and leadership in building CSU

Sonny Lubick, for his dedication to excellence in our community

What's Your Purpose?

You're an Explorer

Explorers are incredibly curious about their world, especially the natural world. Knowledge is valuable for its own sake. Others like to ask Explorers lots of questions because they’ll probably know the answers! While some of those smarts come from books, news, and documentaries, Explorers rarely shy away from hands-on experience. They love to try something new. Whether in the library or on a mountaintop, Explorers are adventurers at heart.

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Healers are not only lovers of life; they’re lovers of quality of life. That compassion, paired with a scientific mind, enables Healers to help themselves and others live the best lives possible. Healers are amazing sources of advice on diet, nutrition, and exercise, and others happily seek them out! They also think of health on a large scale, too – medical breakthroughs, healthy environment, and public health policy are all of interest to a Healer.

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Nurturers are known for their compassion and fair-mindedness. These traits draw them to issues of education, well-being, and justice, especially for those who may not have their own voices. Nurturers are an ever-present source of gentle encouragement for those around them. Though idealistic, Nurturers are often practical, too; they excel at building a better future while appreciating the present.

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Creators can be bigger than life. Whether they use words, pictures, music, or movement, they express themselves eloquently; other people know their points of view! Creators come from many career paths, but they share the trait of expression, which requires self-knowledge and thoughtfulness. They know that every person has an amazing story to tell; they’re just waiting for it to be told.

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Builders push the world forward. They have a special ability to dream big while remaining practical. Paired with their dependable and energetic natures, Builders are very accomplished people. Love or hate, it’s hard for others not to stand in awe of their achievements. The Builders are natural optimists; they believe that something better can always be created.

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Connectors can have messy minds, but in a good way! They can see relationships between disciplines and concepts that others might not see. Their intellectual flexibility means that they often draw offbeat, but innovative, conclusions. That ability extends to people; Connectors are fair leaders who exhibit curiosity about others’ opinions. Their mix of invention and direction fuels business and community success.

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